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New Communications Director appointed to build on strong fan engagement and commercial successes of World Athletics
Image: Getty Images In a move to continue building on the strong and growing fan engagement and commercial success of the organisation,...
May 72 min read


Akani Simbine Sends Strong Warning to Rivals with Early Season Performances Ahead of World Championships
Image: Courtesy of Wanda Diamond League Akani Simbine, the South African sprinting star, is creating waves this season. With impressive...
May 63 min read


WRE Guangzhou 25 preview: clash of global medallists in women's 4x100m
Image: Francesca Grana for World Athletics USA broke a 10-year-old championship record when winning the women’s 4x100m at last year’s...
May 63 min read


Entry lists published for World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25
Image: Francesca Grana for World Athletics Athletes entered for the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 have, between them, amassed 33...
May 61 min read


Mosiako set to kick off 2025 Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES season as Xaba Targets another podium in Cape Town
Image: Kevin Sawyer With a personal best of 27:45 over 10km and the distinction of being South Africa’s most consistent sub-28-minute...
May 64 min read


Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski appointed Chair of Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032
Image: IOC/Greg Martin International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) member Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski has been appointed...
May 62 min read


UJ Crowned 2025 USSA Track and Field Champions
Image:USSA The University of Johannesburg were crowned USSA champions after delivering stellar performances across a broad spectrum of...
May 63 min read


East African Stars Shine as Champions of the 2025 Durban International Marathon
Image: Organisers The 2025 Durban International Marathon marked a significant milestone in sports history. It brought together elite...
May 43 min read


South African Team Announced For World Athletics Relays
Image: geofflow A total of 19 athletes have been included in the South African team for the World Athletics Relays championship to be...
May 22 min read


Totalsports Women’s Race announces R1 000 000 incentive for World Record performance
Image: David Sullivan Title sponsor Totalsports , in partnership with event organiser Stillwater Sports , has announced an unprecedented...
May 14 min read


500 days to go: Ultimate Championship finals rundown and qualified athletes revealed
Image: World Athletics The first 26 qualified athletes have been named and the distribution of finals has been confirmed to kick off the...
Apr 293 min read


Mulaudzi aims to continue podium streak, Taljaard targets PB at Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Image: Richard Pearce By securing the bronze medal in the 5000m at the Athletics South Africa Senior Track and Field Championships on...
Apr 294 min read


Comrades Marathon Introduces New Award to Recognise Top Fundraising Running Club for Race4Charity
Image: Ricardo Dobbin/Comrades Marathon The 2025 edition of the Comrades Marathon will see the introduction of a prestigious award that...
Apr 293 min read


Celebrate 10 years of World-Class on-route excitement at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K
Image: Anthony Grote The RUN YOUR CITY SERIES will mark a momentous milestone – 10 years of sensational road running – at the Absa RUN...
Apr 293 min read


Assefa breaks women-only world marathon record with 2:15:50 in London
Image: Getty Images Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa smashed the women-only world record by 26 seconds at the TCS London Marathon, running...
Apr 272 min read


Ngetich breaks women-only world 10km record with 29:27 in Herzogenaurach
Image: Sportmedia.es , courtesy of World Athletics Agnes Ngetich became the first athlete to break 30 minutes in a women-only 10km,...
Apr 261 min read


Dhlamini, Geldenhuys Dominate 400m Hurdles Races At ASA Seniors - Day 2
Image: Cecilia van Bers Sabelo Dhlamini was the standout performer on Friday, storming to an impressive victory in the men's 400m hurdles...
Apr 263 min read


Prudence Sekgodiso Claims Victory in Thrilling 800m Final at ASA Senior National Championships
Image: Back Track Sports on Facebook In a stunning display of speed and stamina, Prudence Sekgodiso triumphed in the 800m final on day...
Apr 262 min read


Entry lists published for World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25
Image: Francesca Grana for World Athletics Athletes entered for the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25 have, between them, amassed 32...
Apr 251 min read


2025 edition of World Road Running Championships cancelled
Image: SCC Events Following the decision last month to move the 2025 World Road Running Championships from San Diego, World Athletics has...
Apr 251 min read
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